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Brazilian JBS SA intends to bring two more beef businesses into its fold and merge several other meatpacking companies. If the deals go through, insiders say it would create America's largest beef processor.

Children with potentially life-threatening allergies to cow's milk often can be desensitized by drinking progressively higher doses of milk, researchers say. Further studies are needed to confirm the safety of this approach.

Nestle Prepared Foods will invest more than $60 million to expand its frozen foods manufacturing plant in Jonesboro, Ark., by 50,000 square feet. The addition will house a new pizza production line for the Stouffer's and Lean Cuisine brands, and a new bakery.

More than two-thirds of manufacturers and suppliers of single-use foodservice packaging in North America expect sales volumes to improve this year over 2007. According to a survey by the Foodservice Packaging Institute, nearly 75% of respondents said they plan to order new equipment, and almost half plan to expand operations.